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VAIO® AR Series Notebook PC

VGN-AR850E

Weight: 8.4 lbs.7 (with standard battery)
Dimensions: 16.4"(W) x 1.32"(H) x 11.8"(D)7,8

The VAIO® AR850 notebook is a Blu-ray Disc™-enabled5 gaming PC with NVIDIA® GeForce® 8600M GT graphics card and a spacious 17”6 widescreen display featuring XBRITE-HiColor™ technology. Backed by Intel® Centrino® Duo processor technology and Intel Core™ 2 processor, this blazing-fast, super-powerful notebook is the ultimate desktop replacement.
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Key Features
Extreme PC Performance :   The VAIO® AR notebook is powered by Intel’s incredible new hafnium-based processor technology. The next-generation Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T8300 processor (2.40GHz1), with 3MB of L2 cache and an amazing 4GB15 of pre-installed system memory, turns up the speed on multi-tasking while curbing energy consumption.

The VAIO® AR notebook comes pre-installed with Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista® Home Premium with Service Pack 1.

Tackle virtually any graphics requirement with a NVIDIA® GeForce® 8600M GT GPU graphics card with 512MB of dedicated video RAM.
Stunning HD Entertainment :   Watch all of your favorite Blu-ray Disc™ movies in stunning HD on the 17”6 widescreen display using XBRITE-HiColor™ technology so you can see deeper blacks, brighter whites, true-to-life color and razor sharp detail from almost any angle.

An HDMI™ output19 delivers video and audio to external sources via a single cable so you can enjoy HD entertainment on your compatible big screen TV without a myriad of extra cables(HDMI™ cable sold separately).
Endless Features :   Store your favorite games, important documents and cherished family photos on the spacious 400GB2 hard disk drive with RAID technology.

Stay connected to colleagues, friends and family at the office or on-the-go with real-time video conferencing4 using the integrated MOTION EYE® camera and microphone.

Extend the reach of your AR notebook with A2DP Bluetooth® technology16 that is ideal for advanced wireless communication and streaming uncompromised CD-quality stereo music to Bluetooth® speakers or headphones.

Whether it’s for YouTube™, a company project or for sharing with family and friends, editing digital video captured by your Sony® Handycam® is quick and easy with VAIO® Movie Story software. You choose the supplied template and professional-looking cutaways, cross-fades and soundtrack syncing are automatically done for you.

Audio
Sound System :   Intel® High Definition Audio

Display
Resolution :   1440 x 900
Screen Size :   17.0"6
Technology :   WXGA+
XBRITE-HiColor™ Technology :   Yes

Expansion Slots
Multimedia Card Reader :   One Memory Stick Duo™ media slot with MagicGate® functionality
One ExpressCard® /54 slot
One Secure Digital (SD™ memory card) media slot
One PCMCIA - Type II/Type I card slot with CardBus support

General
Action Buttons :   S1, S2, AV Mode18, Volume-/+, Mute, Play/ Pause/ Stop, Eject, Fast Forward, Rewind, WLAN/ Bluetooth® on/off
Computer Type :   Notebook
Pointing Device :   Electro-Static touch pad
Type of Use :   Desktop Replacement

Graphics
Chipset :   Mobile Intel® PM965 Express Chipset
Interface :   HDMI™19, S-Video and VGA out with Smart Display Sensor
Processor :   NVIDIA® GeForce® 8600M GT GPU with Total Available Graphics Memory of 1791MB (max.)10
Video RAM :   512MB dedicated video RAM

Hard Drive
Capacity :   400GB2 (200GB2 x2)
Interface :   Serial ATA
Speed :   5400rpm
Technology :   RAID Technology

Hardware
Camera :   Built-in 1.3 megapixel MOTION EYE® camera and microphone
Keyboard :   QWERTY, 86 keys with 2.5mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch

Inputs and Outputs
DC-In :   1
Ethernet Port :   1
HDMI™ Connection Output(s) :   119
Headphone Jack :   1
Microphone Input :   1
Modem Jack :   1
S-Video Output(s) :   1
S/PDIF Output(s) :   1
USB Port(s) :   3 (2.0 compliant)
VGA Output(s) :   1
i.LINK® Connection :   1 (4pin) i.LINK® connector (IEEE 1394)9

Memory
Installed :   4GB PC2-5300 (2GBx2)15
Maximum :   4GB15
Speed :   667MHz
Type :   DDR2

Networking/Modem
Bluetooth® Technology :   Integrated Stereo A2DP Bluetooth® Technology16
Ethernet Protocol :   10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T
Ethernet Speed :   Fast Ethernet (RJ-45)
Modem Type :   Integrated V.92/V.90 Modem (RJ-11)
Wireless LAN :   Intel® PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Network Connection (802.11a/b/g/n)3

Optical Drive #1
BD-R DL Read :   1.6x max
BD-R Read :   2x max
BD-RE DL Read :   1.6x max
BD-RE Read :   2x max
BD-ROM Read :   2x max
Blu-ray Disc™ Support :   Yes (Read Only)5 (BD-ROM/ DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM Drive)
CD Read :   24x max
CD-R Write :   8x max
CD-RW Write :   8x max
DVD Read :   8x max
DVD+R DL Write :   2.4x max
DVD+R Write :   8x max
DVD+RW Write :   4x max
DVD-R DL Write :   2x max
DVD-R Write :   8x max
DVD-RAM Read :   5x max
DVD-RAM Write :   5x max
DVD-RW Write :   4x max

Power
Battery Type :   Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-BPS9A/B)
Estimated Battery Life :   1.0-2.5 hours11 Standard Capacity Battery
2.0-4.0 hours11 Large Capacity Battery
Power Requirements :   150W + 10%

Processor
Front Side Bus Speed :   800MHz
L2 Cache :   3MB
Speed :   2.40GHz1
Technology :   Intel® Centrino® Duo Processor Technology
Type :   Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T8300

Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty :   1 year limited warranty12. See actual warranty for details.
Online and Email Support :   Support available from http://www.esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO
Telephone Support :   1 year toll-free technical telephone assistance, available 24/713

Software
Internet Services :   AOL® 90-Day Risk Free Trial - New Users Only
Operating System :   Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista® Home Premium with SP1
Security and Anti-Virus Software :   Microsoft® Windows Live™ OneCare™ Trial Version
Sony® Original Software :   Click to Disc™ Editor - DVD Creation
VAIO® Movie Story - Movie Creation
VAIO® Music Box - Playlist Creation
*Please access VAIO® Help and Support from your PC for a complete list of software applications and trials.
Supplied Software :   Microsoft® Works SE 9.0 w/ 60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Office Home and Student 200714

Weights and Measurements
Dimensions (Approx.) :   16.4"(W) x 1.32"(H) x 11.8"(D)7,8
Weight (Approx.) :   8.4 lbs.7 (with standard battery)

Environmental Information
RoHS® :   Compliant
For more information: www.sony.com/recycle
Supplied Accessories:
Standard Lithium-ion battery (VGP-BPS9A/B)
AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V15)
Power Cable

Optional Accessories:
Large Capacity Battery (VGP-BPL9)
Additional Standard Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-BPS9A/B)
USB Optical Mouse(VGP-UMS20/B)
Bluetooth® Laser Mouse16 (VGP-BMS33/B)
All-in-one 2.1 Channel Speaker (VGP-SP100)
Neoprene Notebook and AC Adapter Case (VGP-AMC2)
Universal Carrying Case (VGP-AMB1A)
List Price*
$1,899.99
*Ask your reseller or distributor for product pricing
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Footnotes
    1. GHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; other factors may affect application performance. CPU speed will be reduced under certain operating conditions.
    2. GB means one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity. Accessible capacity may vary. A portion of hard disk space is reserved as a recovery partition.
    3. Requires 802.11n compatible access point. Some functionality may require Internet services, which may require a fee.
    4. Broadband Internet service required along with third party services which may require a subscription or other service fee.
    5. Blu-ray Disc™ Media/Formats are not universally compatible.
    6. Viewable area measured diagonally.
    7. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate and may vary.
    8. Measured at the narrowest point
    9. i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connector. All products with an i.LINK connector may not communicate with each other.
    10. Total Available Graphics Memory refers to the new Windows Vista® classification of graphics memory, which is the total of Dedicated Video Memory, System Video Memory and Shared System Memory. Shared System Memory varies depending on the operating condition and system memory size.
    11. Actual battery life will vary based on product settings, usage patterns, battery and environmental conditions. Battery life will be shorter with models equipped with Instant Mode features.
    12. See actual limited warranty for details. For a copy of Sony's warranty, please visit www.sony.com/pcsupport, call toll-free 888-476-6972 (888-4SONYPC) or write to Sony Electronics, 12451 Gateway Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL 33913.
    13. For certain third party software applications, Sony provides first level phone support. Additional telephone support may be available from the applicable 3rd party vendor. Availability and schedule for any such support is determined by the aplicable software vendor.
    14. 60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Office 2007 - This trial software will work only for 60 days after you first use it. You will not be able to use the software if you don't activate it as described the first time you use the software. You can activate the software by Internet: Internet service charges may apply. If you want to keep using the software after the 60-day trial period, you must convert to the perpetual version. You can convert online by following the conversion instructions presented during setup and paying the required fees.
    15. A portion of the system memory over 3GB may not be available to the operating system.
    16. Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth® devices varies.
    17. As with other optical media devices, circumstances may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc™ media playback. VAIO computers may not support movie playback on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 formats at high bit rates.
    18. AV Instant Mode not available when playing Blu-ray Disc™ media.
    19. Requires high definition-capable display with HDMI™ connector. Image quality will vary.

Computer Interface: For this product,there are a multitude of varying software packages and add-on hardware options. This product is not manufactured to work with any specific software, and Sony does not and cannot make any warranty or representation with respect to the performance of this product with any particular software packages and/or non-Sony add-on hardware options except those mentioned here. Sony hereby disclaims any representations or warranties that this product is compatible with any combination of non-Sony products you may choose to connect to it. While Sony representatives or Sony authorized dealers may be able to assist you and may make recommendations, they are NOT authorized to vary or waive this disclaimer. Purchasers must determine for themselves the suitability and compatibility of the hardware and software in each and every particular instance. Software titles pre-installed on the Sony computer are subject to change without notice. Preinstalled software may not be identical to retail versions or have all documentation. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Lamp in this product contains mercury. Disposal of these materials may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance (www.eiae.org). ©2008 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, XBRITE-ECO, Memory Stick Duo, MagicGate, MOTION EYE, Handycam, i.LINK and Click to Disc are trademarks of Sony in the U.S. and in other countries. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Live, OneCare, and Windows Vista are trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and in other countries. Intel and Centrino are registered trademarks and Core is a trademark of the Intel Corporation in the U.S. and in other countries. HDMI™ is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. Printed in U.S.A. 04/08.